Super Bowl of Chicken Salsa Chili

14 oz. boneless, skinless, chicken: diced into 1" cubes

5 oz. diced onions

5 oz. diced red/green peppers

2/3 Cup finely chopped garlic or elephant garlic

10 oz can of Rotel Diced Tomato & Green Chili - Original

15 oz can of low salt garbanzo beans

15 oz can of low salt black beans

15 oz can of no salt added kidney beans

16 oz cherry tomatoes

28 oz. tomato puree

1 cup unsalted chicken broth

2 TBS fresh cilantro

1 TBS chili powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 TBS Mrs. Dash garlic & herb seasoning

fresh lime juice to taste

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.

Cook on low, 6-8 hours

Makes 8 servings

Nutrition for 1 serving of Super Bowl of Chicken Salsa Chili:

Chicken with Figs and Lemon over Rice

(revised from p. 84 "The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever")

11 oz. Chicken Broth, no salt added

3 oz (2 packets) McCormick's Slow Cookers Italian Herb Chicken Recipe Mix

1 tsp ground cinnamon

6 garlic cloves, minced

Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 onion, chopped

8 oz. dried Mission figs, halved

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs

Parsley for garnish

In a slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth, recipe mix, cinnamon, garlic, and zest & juice of the lemon. Stir in the onion and figs. Push the chicken pieces down into the mixture in the pot.

Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 4 hours. Don't overcook. Chicken should be moist. 

Serve over Trader Joe's organic brown rice. Add a green garnish, such as parsley or cilantro.

Serves 4.

One serving contains: